DVD sales of the noir-inspired “Johnny Wadd,” the first title featuring the X-rated detective created by the legendary director Bob Chinn and starring adult superstar John Holmes, is smashing VCX’s sales records according to Dynasty Group Distribution, the producer’s distributor.

Shot in 1973, The DVD release of “Johnny Wadd” marks the first time the title has ever been available on a home video format. VCX President David Sutton procured a print that was shown only once, and transfered the movie to DVD using a process that preserves the original film and improves the image quality. Chinn, a frequent collaborator with Holmes, is featured on a director’s commentary track and in an exclusive interview. Both extras were produced solely for the “Johnny Wadd” DVD.

“This movie is fantastic and the response we’ve received is phenomenal,” Dynasty Group Distribution President Jon Islas said. “It’s the very first Johnny Wadd movie with a young John Holmes and it hasn’t been seen since it was shown in the adult theaters 35 years ago. Nothing’s sold this well for VCX since the release of ‘The Very Best of Kay Parker’ — and it’s outsold every VCX title we distribute, including such classics as ‘Debbie Does Dallas’ and ‘The Devil in Miss Jones,’ in its first week.”

Islas added that the packaging has helped tremendously, with a film noir look and a striking red foil DVD sleeve.

“‘Johnny Wadd’ is a great addition to any adult video collection, and will become a mainstay on any classic shelf,” he said.